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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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