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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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