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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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