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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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