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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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