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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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