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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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