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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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