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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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