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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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