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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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