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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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