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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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