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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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