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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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