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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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