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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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