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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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