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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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