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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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