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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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