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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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