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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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