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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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