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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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