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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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