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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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