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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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