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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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