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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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