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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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