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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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