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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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