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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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