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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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