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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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