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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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