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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner 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 elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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