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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews 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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