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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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