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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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