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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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