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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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