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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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