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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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