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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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