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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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