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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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