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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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