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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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