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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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