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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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