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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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