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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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