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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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