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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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