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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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