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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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