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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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