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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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