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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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