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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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