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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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