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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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