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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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