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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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