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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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