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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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