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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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