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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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