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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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