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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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