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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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