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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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