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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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