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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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