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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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