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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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