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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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