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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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