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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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