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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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