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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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