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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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