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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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