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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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