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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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