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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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