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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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