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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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