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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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