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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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