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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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