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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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