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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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