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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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