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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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