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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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