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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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