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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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