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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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