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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational 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 inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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