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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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