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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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