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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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