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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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