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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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