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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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