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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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