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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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