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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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