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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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