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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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