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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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