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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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