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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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