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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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