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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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