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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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