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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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