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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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