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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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