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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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