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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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