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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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