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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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