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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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