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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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