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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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