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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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