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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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