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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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