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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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