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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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