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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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