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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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