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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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