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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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