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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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