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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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