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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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