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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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