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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire 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 topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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