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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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