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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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