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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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