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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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