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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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