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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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