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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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