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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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