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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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