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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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