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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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