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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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