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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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