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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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