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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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