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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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