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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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