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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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