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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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