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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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