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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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