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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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