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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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