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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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