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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 (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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