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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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