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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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