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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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