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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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