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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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