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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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