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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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