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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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