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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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