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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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