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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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