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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key 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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