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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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