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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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