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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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