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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the 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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