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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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