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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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