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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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