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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education