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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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