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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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