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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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