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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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