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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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