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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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