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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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