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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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