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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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