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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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