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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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