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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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