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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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