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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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