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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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