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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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