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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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