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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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