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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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