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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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