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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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