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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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