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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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