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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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