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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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