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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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