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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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