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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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