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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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