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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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