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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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