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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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