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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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