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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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