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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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