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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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