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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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