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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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