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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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