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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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