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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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