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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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