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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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