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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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