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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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