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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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