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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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