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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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