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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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