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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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