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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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