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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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