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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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