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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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