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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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