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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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