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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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