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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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