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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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