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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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