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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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