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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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