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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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