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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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