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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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