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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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