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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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