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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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