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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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