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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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