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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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