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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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