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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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