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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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