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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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