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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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