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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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