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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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