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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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