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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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