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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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