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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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