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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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