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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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