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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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