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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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