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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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