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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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