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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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