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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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