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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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