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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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