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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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