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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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