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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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