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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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