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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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