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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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