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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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