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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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