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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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