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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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