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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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