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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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