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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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