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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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