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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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