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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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