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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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