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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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