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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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