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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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