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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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