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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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