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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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