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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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