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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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