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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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