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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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