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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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