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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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