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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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