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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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