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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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