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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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