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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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