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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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