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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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