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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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