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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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