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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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