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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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