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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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