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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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