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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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