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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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