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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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