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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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