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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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