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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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