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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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