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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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