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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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