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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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