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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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