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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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