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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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