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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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