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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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