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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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