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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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