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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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