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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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