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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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