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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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