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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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