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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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