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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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