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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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