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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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