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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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