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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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