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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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