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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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