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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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