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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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