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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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