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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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