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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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