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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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