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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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