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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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