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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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