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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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