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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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