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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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