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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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