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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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