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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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