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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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