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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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