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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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