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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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