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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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