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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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