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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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