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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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