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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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