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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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