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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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