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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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