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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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