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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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