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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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