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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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