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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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