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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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