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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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