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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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