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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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