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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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