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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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