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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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