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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the 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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