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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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