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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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