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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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