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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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