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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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