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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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