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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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