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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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