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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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