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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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