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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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