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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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