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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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