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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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