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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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