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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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