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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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