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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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