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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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