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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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