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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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