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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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