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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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