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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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