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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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