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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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