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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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