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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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