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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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