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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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