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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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