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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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