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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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