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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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