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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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