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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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