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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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