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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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