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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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