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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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