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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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