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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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