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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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