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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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