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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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