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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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