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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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