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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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