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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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