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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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