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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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