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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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