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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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