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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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