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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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