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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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