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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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