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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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