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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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