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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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