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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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