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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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