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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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