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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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