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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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