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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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