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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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