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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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