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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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