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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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