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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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