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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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