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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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