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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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