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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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