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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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