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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational 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 book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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