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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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