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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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