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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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