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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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