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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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