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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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