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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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