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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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