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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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