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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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