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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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