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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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