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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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