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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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