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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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