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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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