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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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