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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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