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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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