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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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