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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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