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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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