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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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