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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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