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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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