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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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