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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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