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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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