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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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