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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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