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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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