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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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