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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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