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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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