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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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