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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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