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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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