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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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