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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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