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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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