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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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