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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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