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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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